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KaiserWAVE
07-17-2007, 02:26 PM
Echochrome was one of the things from Sony's E3 conference that looked like it could be a lot of fun. It's coming for PSN and PSP.
Echochrome is a puzzle game with minimalistoc graphics. It's a bit like Crush for PSP or the upcoming Portal for PC.
If you click the link below you'll find a PC demo of that game along with a detailed (illustrated) description what the game is all about and how it works. The demo need DirectX9.
http://tserve01.aid.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~fujiki/ole_coordinate_system/index.html
panasonic
07-17-2007, 03:08 PM
http://i19.tinypic.com/4pca6oj.gif
dpatel
12-08-2007, 04:16 AM
Any updates on this game? I thought it was due out this year. Only about 3 more updates though, and still no sign of the game. I'm really itching to try it out.
Sinistar
12-08-2007, 03:02 PM
Holy carp. I was looking to try this out... Thanks OP!
TimPV3
12-08-2007, 05:53 PM
Oh wow, I don't remember a link to a demo being in the OP of this. Thanks!
FriskyTanuki
12-08-2007, 06:47 PM
Any updates on this game? I thought it was due out this year. Only about 3 more updates though, and still no sign of the game. I'm really itching to try it out.
I don't think it comes out until next year.
dpatel
12-09-2007, 06:41 AM
I don't think it comes out until next year.
Yea, that's what I was afraid of. Hoping it doesn't take too long.
RelentlessRolento
12-09-2007, 06:10 PM
This needs to come out already. I want my brain to hurt.
ighosty
12-09-2007, 08:41 PM
Should be a cool game. Love the basic look of it.
dpatel
12-09-2007, 09:25 PM
Yea.. I've kinda been into these puzzle games lately. I think it started after I played Portal. Are there any other good ones I should look out for to hold me over while this comes out?
FriskyTanuki
12-09-2007, 09:35 PM
Yea.. I've kinda been into these puzzle games lately. I think it started after I played Portal. Are there any other good ones I should look out for to hold me over while this comes out?
Crush and Exit on the PSP.
NamPaehc
12-14-2007, 04:28 PM
Crush and Exit on the PSP.
I second both of those.
Also here is that preview I mentioned in the store thread, snuck it in early (thought he said it was going up thursday). (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2007/12/11/hands-on-with-echochrome-the-pros-and-cons-of-sonys-bold-ps3-game/)
ighosty
12-15-2007, 12:02 AM
Game confirmed to carry a level editor
http://ps3.qj.net/Puzzleholics-rejoice-Echochrome-to-carry-a-level-editor/pg/49/aid/109635
So sweet
NamPaehc
02-21-2008, 03:44 PM
Date has been moved from "Summer" up to "Spring'. (http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/02/21/echochrome-hitting-north-american-ps3s-this-spring/)
Also looks like the PSP version isn't confirmed for the US yet.
dpatel
02-21-2008, 04:51 PM
Game confirmed to carry a level editor
http://ps3.qj.net/Puzzleholics-rejoice-Echochrome-to-carry-a-level-editor/pg/49/aid/109635
So sweet
Looks like you can share them online too.. excellent.
NamPaehc
03-05-2008, 12:44 AM
No release info for the US yet, so you might have to import it for your PSP. But here is an ad from over there which I thought was cool. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXWBDrsYEhU)
cochesecochese
03-06-2008, 12:02 AM
Demo is up on JPSN. It's interesting. I like it so far.
edit: And short. The demo is also short.
Thomas96
03-06-2008, 12:55 AM
thanks
dallow
03-06-2008, 01:05 AM
Just played it, FANTASTIC.
Demo is super short but leaves you wanting more.
It's in Japanese, but English voice. And it's a quite pleasant lady's voice.
Controls from TTP:
Left or Right Stick: Spins perspective
Hold R1: Spins perspective faster
Hold L1 : Activates motion sensor to spin perspective instead of the left or right stick (NOT RECOMMENDED)
Press Triangle: Goes into "thinking mode" (puppet stops but u can still spin perspective)
Hold X: Puppet walks faster
Square: My katakana skillz suck. It's "stop" or "skip", in any case, doesn't look like it does anything during the game
Select: Toggles timer / control instructions
Start: Pause (can't control perspective)
CAG 79
03-06-2008, 11:17 PM
Love the demo, when is it supposed to come out?
Solid-Snake-08
03-06-2008, 11:33 PM
Been keeping an eye out for this game, havent played the demo yet, but so far the reaction is good and im very intrested in this game since it was announced by the man himself, Phil. Cant wait to play it!
gamer4432
03-07-2008, 10:01 AM
I downloaded the PS3 demo, and came away with mixed results.
Its living up to everything it was displayed to be, but I cant honestly say I enjoyed it as much as I expected. Perhaps it was just the way the game was displayed of why I was so anticipated for it, but I got to say after playing the demo (although it was quite short), I am not as pumped up for it as I once was. As long as the game doesnt go for an obscure pricetag I will still pick it up. I hope it to be $9.99 max, but it will most likely be a $20 PSN game.
Thomas96
03-07-2008, 10:31 AM
I like the concept of the game, very nice. Problem is what will the devs do to keep it from being repetitive.
dallow
03-07-2008, 10:45 AM
Well, it's a puzzle game.
NamPaehc
03-07-2008, 02:04 PM
Well, it's a puzzle game.
Hah yeah. Maybe threw in some unlockable female pictures? (http://www.symbian-freeware.com/img2/blockbustingbabeslite.jpg)
NamPaehc
04-03-2008, 04:57 PM
Grr. Looks like they made it official, downloadable version only in the US (http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2008/04/03/where-will-echochrome-fit-in-your-gaming-menu.aspx). Guessing for both versions...
The game was released on UMD for PlayStation Portable in Japan and Asia. We ordered it from the importers over at Play-Asia over the weekend, because we weren't sure whether Sony Computer Entertainment America was going to release Echochrome PSP on these shores. But we can now confirm, exclusively, that it will be coming to North America via the Playstation Network store only--i.e. not brick and mortar retail--with its own unique 56 levels. When we get our UMD version from Play-Asia, we'll give you an update.
NamPaehc
04-24-2008, 12:50 AM
Echochrome demo out tomorrow on the PSN. (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/23/feeling-puzzled-echochrome-demo-coming-to-psn/) :bouncy:
Cosmo
04-24-2008, 01:01 AM
Huzzah! I've been looking forward to playing this game for a while now. Huzzah, I say!
mykevermin
04-24-2008, 01:09 AM
Also, the blog mentions that both versions will release for $10. Which is great, since the JPN PS3 version was $18 (digital distribution only) and the PSP version was $40 for a UMD. Yech.
freakyzeeky
04-24-2008, 01:09 AM
Can't wait to try this out tomorrow, that's awesome. :)
demo only? BAH I want the full version. BRING IT ON
CAG 79
04-24-2008, 01:33 AM
demo only? BAH I want the full version. BRING IT ON
Exactly, I'm ready to buy it now.
NamPaehc
04-24-2008, 01:40 AM
Also, the blog mentions that both versions will release for $10. Which is great, since the JPN PS3 version was $18 (digital distribution only) and the PSP version was $40 for a UMD. Yech.
Well like I always say, you really shouldn't compare prices between the different regions. They haven't been a good way of gauging prices outside of their own area at all.
And the UMD version comes with a lot more content then we'll be seeing, so for some importing is still way to go.
mtxbass1
04-24-2008, 09:59 PM
I've been largely ignoring everything about this game up until now. I just downloaded the demo and gave it a play through. This just became a must buy for me. I have to support any developers who come up with something as intuitive as this.
ighosty
04-25-2008, 12:40 AM
now i just want this more, any word on release date?
MidnightMetal
04-25-2008, 01:38 AM
now i just want this more, any word on release date?
IGN is saying it will release for May, I am blown away from this game, such an awesome and simple concept that obviously has people clamoring for it. Is there a price listed for this by chance officially in the States/
IGN echochrome article
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/868/868924p1.html
Barnolde
04-25-2008, 02:06 AM
echochrome is awesome, absolutely awesome.
Scottyman
04-25-2008, 10:27 PM
Can't say I was too impressed with the demo. It's a neat concept and I love the presentation(sort of reminded me of Intelligence Qube for some reason) but it just seems very repetitive and starts to feel like a gimmick quickly.
That said, for 10 bucks I'll probably buy it anyway.
Great game, a must own for puzzle fans. Also for $10 when they finally release it, is a great deal considering what it cost on JPN PSN.
refusedchaos
04-25-2008, 11:17 PM
this game is godly!!!!!!!!
NamPaehc
04-26-2008, 12:20 AM
Can't say I was too impressed with the demo. It's a neat concept and I love the presentation(sort of reminded me of Intelligence Qube for some reason) but it just seems very repetitive and starts to feel like a gimmick quickly.
That said, for 10 bucks I'll probably buy it anyway.
There are some more interesting levels later on. Beyond the normal echoes (gray guys that don't move) there are at least two more different ones.
There are solid black ones that walk the paths and if they touch you, you "die". So you have to stay ahead of them and so on.
And then there is another set that you have to combine. So you'll have two black echoes walking around and you'll have to make walk into each other along with two other white ones. Once they mix (white+white/black+black), you have to figure out how to make the white and black characters meet up and form gray.
mtxbass1
05-05-2008, 08:36 PM
According to the official PS blog, Echochrome got another 56 levels today for FREE.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/05/04/echochrome-no-end-in-sight/
pete5883
05-06-2008, 01:24 AM
This game is kind of... bad. Sometimes it will look like you've made a path but your guy will turn around/fall anyway. There's a button that's supposed to "click" paths together when you're close enough, but inexplicably it doesn't do anything half the time. Very annoying.
Also there is some sort of invisible timer that is running during the main mode, and when it runs out, you fail and none of your times are saved. From what I can tell there is no indication of how much time is left.
NamPaehc
05-06-2008, 04:26 AM
This game is kind of... bad. Sometimes it will look like you've made a path but your guy will turn around/fall anyway. There's a button that's supposed to "click" paths together when you're close enough, but inexplicably it doesn't do anything half the time. Very annoying.
Also there is some sort of invisible timer that is running during the main mode, and when it runs out, you fail and none of your times are saved. From what I can tell there is no indication of how much time is left.
I'll have to boot the import on my PSP, but yes you can look at the time. I think... of the top of my head it might be select? For some reason I'm thinking it has to do with thinking mode but I'll check later.
pete5883
05-06-2008, 09:38 AM
Yes you can look at the amount of time you've taken on the current level, but there seems to be an overall timer that counts down separately, and the game ends when your time is up.
DJSteel
05-06-2008, 09:47 AM
i'd like a zoom button for some of these larger puzzles.. it's quite hard to follow if the puzzle is large and you are zoomed all the way out..
cartman58
05-06-2008, 02:00 PM
So my girlfriend asked me what I wanted for graduation and I told her just a few games on the PSN.
One of those was Echochrome because we loved the demo. I've got to admit that I'm fairly disappointed in what the real game is. The game is what it is, but everything else is a mess. The menu is ambiguous, it's hard to see anything on a big level because you are zoomed to outerspace, and the game doesn't seem to have a greater purpose. You just go from puzzle to puzzle.
Due to the hype of the game and the quality of the demo, I would give the real game a 6.8/10. Just my opinion though.
Bought the game first day. Anyone else having trouble with the later levels? Those things are a fucking bitch.
Deefuzz
05-12-2008, 06:34 PM
Looks like fun. I will have to download the demo first but definitely looks like my type of game.
Thomas96
05-12-2008, 07:45 PM
Once you play the demo, you've pretty much experienced the whole game, except for the extra levels. I may get it one day.. who knows.
FriskyTanuki
05-12-2008, 11:12 PM
What's this about time limits that I'm hearing about? I don't recall having any times not be recorded and I've let the game sit to try to see if I could hit the time limit.
eliter1
05-12-2008, 11:18 PM
The trampolines are pissing me off, I still can't completely figure them out. Is anyone else having trouble with them
FriskyTanuki
05-12-2008, 11:55 PM
Oh, I just ran into one while trying to do the E course of puzzles on E7 after about 2:07 in, though I just spent 5 minutes on the previous puzzle when I couldn't figure out the solution right away. I'm guessing it's a total time limit and not a limit per puzzle then?
pete5883
05-13-2008, 09:57 AM
Oh, I just ran into one while trying to do the E course of puzzles on E7 after about 2:07 in, though I just spent 5 minutes on the previous puzzle when I couldn't figure out the solution right away. I'm guessing it's a total time limit and not a limit per puzzle then?
Right. I have no idea why they would put you on a time limit, because you aren't even rewarded for getting all the way to the end. So it adds frustration with no benefit.
ighosty
05-13-2008, 06:34 PM
i didn't even know this came out, will probably be picking this up either tonight or tomorrow night. Is it worth the 10?
dallow
05-13-2008, 07:10 PM
i didn't even know this came out, will probably be picking this up either tonight or tomorrow night. Is it worth the 10?
Pretty good value for either version.
FriskyTanuki
05-13-2008, 07:15 PM
The PSP version has significantly less value since you can't get new levels from online updates, nor can you send levels to PSN friends over the net.
dallow
05-13-2008, 07:19 PM
Well, that's true.
Still worth 10 bucks, but if you had to choose, PS3 is it.
jimbodan
05-13-2008, 07:25 PM
I tried the demo when they put it up on the Japan store earlier and I really wasn't impressed. I mean the concept was really cool but I found the controls and camera to be super frustrating. I'd line things up according to my perspective and the guy wouldn't go where I wanted him to go even though from where I was sitting it looked like everything was aligned perfectly.
moe11888
05-15-2008, 12:15 AM
It warns me about the autosave function and the online agreement info every time. Does this happen to everyone else?
FriskyTanuki
05-15-2008, 12:46 AM
Yeah, it's normal.
FriskyTanuki
05-15-2008, 09:16 PM
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3167843
20 new puzzles are available for download now, just set the difficulty in freeform mode to 2 or 3 to see them. Sony also put up screens for those levels, I guess so people can recreate them to keep them in their games.
Anyone notice there's like NO US people sending levels? I played and only two or three levels were from the US. A few more from Hong Kong and the vast majority of them came from Japan. And every level that infuriated the hell out of me also came from Japan.
FriskyTanuki
12-11-2008, 07:20 PM
Bumping this up in case people haven't seen that this got a trophy patch today along with a thousand new user levels to play with. This also seems to be the first game to support the screenshot feature that was added firmware 2.50, I think.
KingBroly
12-11-2008, 07:40 PM
I didn't know it added Screenshot support. Um...after downloading the update it said it deleted something, but I missed it. Did anyone catch what that was?
FriskyTanuki
12-11-2008, 07:54 PM
It converted your info over to a new save, then deleted the old one. It'll keep your best times and created levels instead of losing everything.
I have no idea what is the screenshot button though.
pete5883
12-11-2008, 10:40 PM
I think Resistance 1 Multiplayer had a screenshot function. If you have a keyboard, I'm sure printscreen does it.
KingBroly
12-11-2008, 10:44 PM
It converted your info over to a new save, then deleted the old one. It'll keep your best times and created levels instead of losing everything.
I have no idea what is the screenshot button though.
So I deleted my save file for nothing. Great. Oh well, I only played like 4 stages on A anyway. No big loss.
*begins searching "echochrome" on youtube
FriskyTanuki
12-11-2008, 10:46 PM
I think Resistance 1 Multiplayer had a screenshot function. If you have a keyboard, I'm sure printscreen does it.
This is the new screenshot feature that's built into the firmware to make it easier for developer to add it to their games.
KingBroly
12-12-2008, 06:29 AM
When you bring up the help buttons on screen in a level (forgot which one it is), there is a feature called "Snap". I believe that's for Screenshots.
I got the Trophy "Gimme Five" by uploading some quick, simple puzzles. I wonder if all stats on all levels count for trophies or not.
m_d_amore
12-12-2008, 03:07 PM
Bumping this up in case people haven't seen that this got a trophy patch today along with a thousand new user levels to play with. This also seems to be the first game to support the screenshot feature that was added firmware 2.50, I think.
LInger in shadow has the screenshotback in oct
FriskyTanuki
05-19-2009, 03:26 AM
http://playstation.joystiq.com/2009/05/18/soon-to-release-echochrome-patch-adds-ps-eye-support-public-lev/
There's a new patch coming to the Japanese version of echochrome that adds a new public way to share levels, instead of Sony sorting through submissions to pick what should go out to the public, along with surprising support for the PS Eye that records you, and the great party that has to be going on where echochrome is being played, and lets you upload that to YouTube.
The public sharing of user-created levels probably means that the developers are about to move on to something else for good, so this feature removes the need for Sony to be an active part of the level-sharing.